1. INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROBLEM SOLVING

2. QUOTES FROM PROBLEM SOLVERS A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new. Albert Einstein Intellectuals solve problems; geniuses prevent them. Albert Einstein The important thing is not to stop questioning Albert Einstein Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you're right! Henry Ford Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal. Henry Ford

3. BARRIERS TO EFFECTIVE PROBLEM SOLVING Lack of information Fear of making a wrong decision (or fear of failure) The world’s most successful people have failed Winston Churchill lost his post after he was blamed for a nationwide general strike in 1929. He did not hold a cabinet post for 10 years afterwards…PM during WWII The time and energy needed to generate appropriate solutions and test the outcomes The absence of an effective problem-solving model Problem solving is “99 percent perspiration and 1 percent inspiration”

4. BASIC ELEMENTS OF PROBLEM SOLVING (3.3 POND) 1.Recognizing there is a problem 2.Defining the problem 3.Brainstorming to determine alternative solutions 4.Considering the possible consequences of each solution 5.Selecting the best solution 6.Implementing the best solution 7.Monitoring and evaluating the action taken